[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 64 (Wednesday, May 11, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E864]
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                       HONORING DR. WILLIAM TONTI

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                            HON. PETER WELCH

                               of vermont

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2011

  Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding 
Vermonter, Dr. William Tonti of Essex Junction.
  On February 1, 2011 Dr. Tonti celebrated an astonishing milestone: He 
earned his 250th patent making him one of the most accomplished 
inventors in Vermont and the country. This impressive accomplishment is 
worthy of recognition by this Congress.
  Dr. Tonti is a graduate of Northwestern University where he earned 
his Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering. He continued his 
education in Vermont, first earning an MBA from St. Michaels College 
and then a Master's of Science and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from 
the University of Vermont.
  In 1978, he began what would prove to be a distinguished career at 
IBM in Essex Junction, Vermont. Dr. Tonti's work focused on areas 
fundamental to the functioning of our society, including advanced DRAM 
semiconductors, nanotechnology, microprocessors and chip reliability.
  In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Tonti has been 
an been an active community member and citizen. His commitment to IBM 
is only surpassed by his dedication and commitment to his wife, Debbie, 
and daughters, Janelle and Samantha.
  Dr. Tonti was recently named an IBM Master Inventor for Life, a great 
honor that IBM bestows to only a handful of its most innovative 
employees worldwide. This is a fitting recognition for a lifetime of 
impressive accomplishments and for a Vermonter of high character.
  As Vermont's Representative in this Congress, I ask that Dr. Tonti be 
recognized for his accomplishments and applauded for his contributions 
to the state of Vermont and this country.

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